It is staring us in the face. More suicides take place in the South West, than anywhere else in England. This, despite the number of suicides for the rest of England dropping.

A jointreportby the Office of National Statistics and the Department of Health has revealed that the region surpassed longtime suicide hotspots in North West England and London, both of which have had the highest rate of suicide for the past decade.

In an effort to increase mental health awareness and suicide prevention where it is needed,Clasp Charity held a 10K...

A mental health boss has urged the public to back a campaign amid ‘devastating’ statistics showing the south west to have the highest number of suicides nationwide.

Last week, the Office of National Statistics along with the Department of Health reported more suicides take place in South West England than anywhere else in the country – despite figures for the rest of England lowering.

The region surpassed longtime suicide hotspots in North West England and London, both of which have been the highest for the last decade.

Jenny Edwards CBE, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, is leading the calls ahead of this weekend’s Walking Out Of Darkness event, which will see hundreds pound 10k of Weston-super-Mare pavements to raise awareness.

In a recent poll by Counselling Directory, 42% of people admitted that they hate answering their phone.

We use our phones every day. In fact, according toOfcom, two-thirds of people now own a smartphone, using it for nearly two hours every day to browse the internet, access social media and shop online. Do you notice one thing missing from that list, though?

That’s right. We’re using our phones for pretty muchevery task under the sun, other than to actuallyphone people. It is arguable that these days, the purchase of a phone is made less out of its ability to help you call people, but more likely as a result of the other social functions it offers.

If you’re starting university this month, we’ve got a few pointers to keep you mentally healthy while studying.

Going to uni is one of life’s big milestones. You say goodbye to your parents and often leave the family home for the first time to start a brand new chapter. As exciting as this is, change can be stressful.

As well as getting used to a brand new environment, you have to actually attend lectures, and – you know, get a degree.

You might also find yourself attending a lot of social events, meeting new people, trying new things and navigating life on your own terms.

All of this can take its toll on our mental health, especially if you aren’t taking care of yourself.

As well as staying physically healthy by eating relatively healthy and drinking relatively sensibly, prioritising self-care and staying in tune with yourself is key.